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Independent Longman candidate Jackie Perkins says she found out she could not get citizenship in the United Kingdom because when she applied in 2011 while fleeing domestic violence her application was refused.

The checklists were introduced after a flood of MPs were forced to resign from parliament because they held dual citizenships.

Section 44 of the constitution bans from parliament people who are dual citizens, have been convicted of an offence punishable by one or more years in jail, or are an undischarged bankrupt or insolvent.

Also banned is anyone holding a public service job or who has a financial interest in a contract or other agreement with the Commonwealth public service.

The by-elections, four of which were triggered by dual citizenship issues, will be held on July 28.